Project Engineering Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee substantial engineering design resources to deliver legally compliant, fit-for-purpose solutions for a nuclear site portfolio. You will operate within the Site Management Project Office, guiding design delivery to time, cost, and quality while upholding safety and security standards. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams, manage engineers and interfaces with Sellafield governance, and drive continuous improvement in engineering delivery. This is a chance to shape critical nuclear projects in a regulated, safety‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design resources (financial and people) and deliver pragmatic, compliant design solutions
• Lead and deliver large portfolios of design engineering to time, cost, and quality targets
• Manage professionally qualified engineers and coordinate with Sellafield and supply chain partners
• Apply Project Systems Engineering discipline within nuclear projects to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support change initiatives within engineering teams and ensure effective decision-making with substantial resource impact
• Operate within the Site Management Project Office reporting to the Senior Project Manager

Key requirements

• Significant experience in engineering roles where engineering knowledge is critical
• Experience in highly regulated and quality-assured environments
• Proven track record leading large design portfolios and delivering to time, cost, and quality
• Extensive team leadership and experience managing engineers
• Experience with nuclear safety and security considerations and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of Project Systems Engineering and its nuclear applications
• Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, and standards in the nuclear sector
• Chartered Engineer status and CPD requirements
• Experience leading on Nuclear Safety and EHSS matters
• Experience working with Sellafield and supply chain personnel
• Knowledge of NEC 3 Contracts

• inspirational leadership
• ability to drive change
• collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Project Systems Engineering (nuclear)
• Nuclear safety and security knowledge
• Regulatory compliance in nuclear projects

…